A few weeks ago I wrote this article - https://www.ja606.co.uk/articles/viewArticle/428836
Whilst I still think some of the points are valid I'm absolutely delighted that since then the results and performances (for the most part) have shoved those words back in my face.
Long may that continue.
Ole. An apology.
posted on 5/1/21
comment by Republik of Mancunia (U6779)
posted 9 minutes ago
Our issue this season was probably a slow start after a shorter pre-season than everyone else because of the Euro games being finished. If we can hit a consistent run of results Top 4 seems almost a certainty with the current form we are in.
Said it on another thread, since Bruno arrived we have the best form in the league:
65 points to Liverpools 62
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27 pens too
posted on 5/1/21
comment by morespurs (U15748)
posted 52 seconds ago
comment by Republik of Mancunia (U6779)
posted 9 minutes ago
Our issue this season was probably a slow start after a shorter pre-season than everyone else because of the Euro games being finished. If we can hit a consistent run of results Top 4 seems almost a certainty with the current form we are in.
Said it on another thread, since Bruno arrived we have the best form in the league:
65 points to Liverpools 62
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27 pens too
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https://www.90min.com/posts/the-number-penalties-won-each-premier-league-club-2020
posted on 5/1/21
comment by morespurs (U15748)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Republik of Mancunia (U6779)
posted 9 minutes ago
Our issue this season was probably a slow start after a shorter pre-season than everyone else because of the Euro games being finished. If we can hit a consistent run of results Top 4 seems almost a certainty with the current form we are in.
Said it on another thread, since Bruno arrived we have the best form in the league:
65 points to Liverpools 62
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27 pens too
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Pens don't win titles, points do tbh
Plus its only 11 and thats only 1 more than City and Chelsea and less than Leicester.
posted on 5/1/21
Ole buying himself another season
posted on 6/1/21
comment by TBaggerin (U11806)
posted 13 hours, 51 minutes ago
Ole buying himself another season
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By being successful
posted on 6/1/21
comment by Plump Pumped (U22314)
posted 20 hours, 6 minutes ago
comment by TheSpecialWUM (U9028)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Plump Pumped (U22314)
posted 47 minutes ago
There is no need to apologise
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True, all the plastics could just disappear and come back with a new ID pretending to be proper fans again.
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Plastics 🤣
Good one
So questioning something, expecting the highest standards is being a plastic?!
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Ole maybe the highest standard
posted on 6/1/21
comment by manusince52 (U9692)
posted 43 minutes ago
comment by Plump Pumped (U22314)
posted 20 hours, 6 minutes ago
comment by TheSpecialWUM (U9028)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Plump Pumped (U22314)
posted 47 minutes ago
There is no need to apologise
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True, all the plastics could just disappear and come back with a new ID pretending to be proper fans again.
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Plastics 🤣
Good one
So questioning something, expecting the highest standards is being a plastic?!
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Ole maybe the highest standard
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Let's hope so.
posted on 6/1/21
comment by manusince52 (U9692)
posted 4 hours, 42 minutes ago
comment by TBaggerin (U11806)
posted 13 hours, 51 minutes ago
Ole buying himself another season
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By being successful
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True
I'm hoping it's another one of his purple patches and you go on a poor run soon.
I think his transfers are very good and he seems to understand the mood of the club well, which has put you in a stronger position than when he joined. I'm just still don't think he has the tactical nous to take you right back to the top, so I'm happy for him to stay longer.
posted on 6/1/21
Oles signings all seem to have had the right mentality and 'fit the profile' of the club and how he's shaping us. In terms of on the pitch, it's a bit of a mixed bag tbf.
Many would consider our two most expensive signings under him (I think) to now be players that aren't really suited to how we are trying to play under Ole and holding us back, in Maguire and AWB.
Then you have Dan James who more than likely isn't good enough, although a much cheaper gamble that could still one day pay off. Hopefully he gets a loan somewhere and regular PL football, maybe his 'football brain' will come in time.
Jury out on VDB but he's quality IMO and will be a big part of our midfield for years to come, from next season onwards I think he'll start to grow into a good player for us.
posted on 6/1/21
I agree Mike I get the feeling that he is basically emulating Fergie which works in some aspects, but other aspects are outdated/he's not talented enough to pull off. Maybe that's a bit unfair to him, but he's certainly got you in the best shape you've been for a while and even if he can't push you on to the next level he's put you in a great position to challenge under the next manager, should it go that way.